The First Annual Gene Frankel Theatre Festival Runs from Monday, August 4 through Sunday, August 17 in which 25 one-acts and short plays will make their world debut. Performances run nightly and on the weekends at the historic Gene Frankel Theatre.
The jury panel—Thomas R. Gordon, Francesca Ravera and Thomas G. Waites—will recognize excellence in acting, directing and playwriting. Awards will be given for Best Male Actor, Best Female Actor, Best Director and Best Play in both the one-act and short play categories. Winners will be announced on August 17 during a Gala and Awards Ceremony, which will also include live performances by guest artists Thomas G. Waites, Francesca Ravera, Jason Lee and more.
Gene Frankel Theatre’s owner and artistic director Gordon has curated, in collaboration with award winning actor Ravera, a unique lineup featuring original work by some of New York’s finest playwrights.
Tickets are $28.22 (students/seniors) and $38.62 (general) and are on sale at genefrankeltheatrefestival.com.
The Gene Frankel Theatre is located at 24 Bond Street (Between Lafayette & Bowery), New York, NY 10012.
